Director, Sales Consulting (Panel Experience Preferred)

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*US role; must be in US at time of application to be considered.

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**This is a commission-based selling role that offers a base compensation in addition to a sales-based incentive tied to annual revenue generation vs. target.

About this Job

The Sales Consultant plays a critical role for NielsenIQ’s Omni Sales Team as a key resource during sales campaigns.  You will work in conjunction with sales associates to sell solutions within your functional area of the Omni Team, specifically NIQ Panels.

Responsibilities:

• Build deep expertise of your focused product 

• Lead proposals and presentations that clearly communicate why the solution is right for specific clients based on their business needs  

• Create customized analyses to aid in the sales pitch to demonstrate strength of data, including presenting this material to clients 

• Demonstrate the NIQ solution to clients in a live environment  

• Determine scope and style of commercial packages, simple and complex pricing scenarios, and proposed implementation engagements 

• Independently complete analyses using NielsenIQ’s proprietary tools to develop insights that drive client outcomes  

• Ability to understand/explain the value of NielsenIQ’s approach (versus other companies) and clearly and convincingly articulate Omni offering methodologies and value proposition to clients 

• Contribute to the development of junior level associates by modeling NIQ leadership traits, including informal mentoring opportunities 

• Participate in Product Leadership sessions to stay updated on latest developments for sales content/pitch adjustments 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5-8+ years’ consultative selling experience from CPG manufacturing and/or retail
• NielsenIQ, Numerator and/or Circana (IRI) data or other panel data experience preferred
• Proven leadership skills
• Positive attitude - glass is always half full
• Willingness to travel to remote client locations (10-15% depending on needs)
• Enjoy ambiguity and complex business challenges
• Positive team member through all stages of sales cycle
• Aggressive self-starter, able to quickly adapt to changing environments
• Ability to prioritize and demonstrate relentless discipline in achieving goals
• Familiarity with NielsenIQ tools, applications, and platforms a plus

US Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
• Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $117,250.00 - $131,600.00.  Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.  

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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